Honestly don’t know. I only know or think if we bought Kimmich it limits his chances. I’m perfectly happy for Pep to make that choice just think if we brought Kimmich in then Pep probably doesn’t think he will and Lewis would either go on loan or be sold with buy back sell on clauses..Do you think Rico will make it here?
I did think so until recently, now I don't firstly one of Kimmich's issues is he sees himself as a midfielder not a full back. Secondly he's only 28 wich means he has 5 years expecting to be first choice which I think holds Lewis back,I think it is definitely becoming clearer that Kyle is approaching the end of his time as a world-class right-back. His pace and physicality have been fantastic for us, and would need to be replaced, on either flank, to protect from the simplistic but effective kryptonite of a rapid counter. I am not sure that Kimmich is that guy, but he doesn't need to be as long as we have it. He certainly would be some player for Rico to learn from.
I did think so until recently, now I don't firstly one of Kimmich's issues is he sees himself as a midfielder not a full back. Secondly he's only 28 wich means he has 5 years expecting to be first choice which I think holds Lewis back,
Besides that I think with Tuchel going he'll end up staying at Bayern now.
Don't know what the answer to Rodri back up is but doubt it will be Kimmich.
Please don't sack Tuchel.
No idea really, I know he was linked with Bayern so would assume he believes he can be first choice for a top team. Would he be first choice in our team, doubtful.Palinha?
Palinha?
He would be my choice. Cracking player and knows the premier league. Wouldnt expect to play every game too.
agreed mate, maybe if Nunes isnt going to get a game he may be up for a move?
Nunes will get another season I think. We need another DM regardless.
The next Kimmich could very well be our own Rico Lewis. A lot of similarities in their game.
What do you mean by disrupt them?
I think Rico can get there, hes been part of City since he was a kid, if he couldn't pass the ball he wouldn't have made it this far.In terms of versatility & energy yes. Unsure if Rico will ever be that great passer of a ball but here's hoping.
A bit of gamesmanship between City & Bayern was what I meant to say in terms of disrupting their football/business model which no-one seems to challenge domestically.
Although I don't think the Bavarians have forgiven us for taking Pep away from them regardless of how toxic & political their board seem to operate.
Also there's no chance Kimmich is going to uproot his family from Deutschland to join City unless he's starting & we match his large wages he's earning at Bayern. Doesn't feel like a City acquisition & more of a Casemiro United type move.
Much as I love Lewis’s enthusiasm, for the best team in the world, and one that aspires to remain as, he ain’t the answer.In terms of versatility & energy yes. Unsure if Rico will ever be that great passer of a ball but here's hoping.
A bit of gamesmanship between City & Bayern was what I meant to say in terms of disrupting their football/business model which no-one seems to challenge domestically.
Although I don't think the Bavarians have forgiven us for taking Pep away from them regardless of how toxic & political their board seem to operate.
Also there's no chance Kimmich is going to uproot his family from Deutschland to join City unless he's starting & we match his large wages he's earning at Bayern. Doesn't feel like a City acquisition & more of a Casemiro United type move.
Still think Bruno G at Newcastle would be perfect. World Class at 6/8. Great passer, and good ball winner. He has a release clause as well so definitely gettable. Perfect Gundo replacementMuch as I love Lewis’s enthusiasm, for the best team in the world, and one that aspires to remain as, he ain’t the answer.
If Kimmich isn’t coming, and your comments are persuasive, we deffo need someone top drawer for this position.
It’s essential.
Hadn’t crossed my mind, but I’ve heard worse ideas tbf. Does he really have the control, vision and physical presence Rodri does?Still think Bruno G at Newcastle would be perfect. World Class at 6/8. Great passer, and good ball winner. He has a release clause as well so definitely gettable. Perfect Gundo replacement
Nobody else has what Rodri has.Hadn’t crossed my mind, but I’ve heard worse ideas tbf. Does he really have the control, vision and physical presence Rodri does?
They said that about Yaya and the rest. Nobody is irreplaceable. Maybe not, but someone closer than Lewis then!Nobody else has what Rodri has.
He’s one of the best tempo controllers in the world. Also has a great physical presence, maybe too much at times. He contests and wins a lot of duels. 100m release clause, I think it’s worth a look. Especially if we’re considering Paqueta for 85 who can’t play 6 or control tempoHadn’t crossed my mind, but I’ve heard worse ideas tbf. Does he really have the control, vision and physical presence Rodri does?